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Mr Buckle, as I
am
informed
the
by bolonel De Butto Commanding Royal Engineers, has already had three years experience of Chinese workmen
and Contractors, a most important
qualification but which cannot
be expected in a
newly nominated
toffice from England.
I have
with the mar
every
reason to be satisfied
er in which MBuckle
has hitherto discharged his duties, and- with the character which his Comme
Officer gives
this
Commanding him. I therefore recommend!
application to Your pacis favorable Consideration, if the racancy has not yet been filled up; for his retention in the Service of the balony would
probably be a safer
well as mare
convenient Course than the
of
an
вотгоре.
appointment
untried person to be sent from
I have the honor to be,
May Lord Duke,
Your Graces most obedient,
humble Servant,
Ruid foun
hard Brauss Mandonnell
Governor.